Occupancy Permits

An occupancy permit is required for any business (institutional, educational, retail, service, industrial, and storage) moving into any building or portion of building if any of the following conditions apply:

1.The building or portion of building to be occupied is previously vacant
2.The building or portion of building to be occupied has not yet received an occupancy permit
3.In any case where a building permit was required to construct, finish, alter, expand or split a building or portion of a building
4.Whenever a change of use or occupancy type occurs
An occupancy permit will be issued only after the city planner, building official, and fire marshal have conducted satisfactory inspections. For questions concerning occupancy permits, call (405) 793-5051.